News — The Trough

The Trough 低壓槽 (2018) - Hong Kong / China Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia) Nick Cheung transition to film director continues in his third neo-noir film “The Trough”. From those expecting the usual action thriller be warned as it is clearly an inspired experimental film capturing the dystopian island of Hong Kong in the bleakest possible form and almost dream-like. Don’t expect a coherent story as Cheung is aiming of style over substance, but filmed in an entirely original way. Compliments should be given for the level of details that Cheung shows of the dark and...